In Her Own Words
About her
I guess my friends would say I am kind, creative, and pretty all round amazing - but then of course they are themselves a select and discerning bunch, readily open to bribes.
I've lived in Japan and spent considerable time in the South of France, and in both learned to love landscape and respect for nature. Love walking and talking, my work (for an international aid agency): writing in cafes; sushi, Madmen: gardening and growing food - blackcurrants, raspberries, beans and all sorts: Art Deco, Talisker, sculpture, languages, Italy, hedgerows and dry stone walls; maps; cinema (including the ads and the trailers, the whole nine yards) crumpets with marmite, and tea. Never knowingly used the phrase, 'No thank you, I've just had one'.
I have a good relationship with my ex-husband and his (now grown up) children, who still refer to me as their (evil) stepmother, high praise indeed. And friends new and longstanding, from age 9 (my piano playing partner) to 90.
Random things?
Most recent favourite book, The Running Hare.
Currently reading Resurgence. The Economist and the ArtFund magazine.
Favourite charity is Storybook Dads.
Last listened to JJCale.
Last cooked Easter biscuits, which were not the best, according to everyone who had one, including those who had two.
Last wore Muguet de Bois scent.
My study has a collage of images on the wall above my desk, including a photograph of Berlusconi surrounded by ministers which looks like an Old Master; sketches of rooftops by my dad and me; an 'Allez!' poster from the Tour de France on Mont Ventoux: the three-and-a-bit legged chair outside the Palais des Nations in Geneva: cards of a Japanese tea garden, sculpture from the Bronze exhibition; a London Born and Brewed beermat: a photo of my brother, holding a hen; photos of sandbars, of a 50's couple kissing in Paris; the Goethe quote; the wonderful logo of the Royall Albert Hall,
So - things there that catch my eye or lift my heart or sing to me in some special way.
Might you do the same?
About her ideal match
A man with smile lines, a warm and generous nature, self-awareness and mischievous eyes would be a great start. The rest is probably more up to being together and finding out
What Her Friends Say
Bonaventura hasn't asked any friends to write a recommendation yet.
About her
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom | |
Location: |
Croydon, London, England | |
Gender: |
Female | |
Age: |
66 | |
Star sign: |
Aries | |
Height: |
5' 6" (168cm) | |
Body type: |
Ask me later | |
Looks: |
Ask me later | |
Hair colour: |
Light Brown | |
Eye colour: |
Hazel | |
Relationship Status: |
Divorced | |
Looking for: |
Activity partners; Friends; Let's see what happens; A long-term relationship; Marriage | |
Have children: |
Yes, not living with me | |
Want children: |
Ask me later | |
Daily diet: |
Eat healthily | |
Smoking: |
Never | |
Drinking: |
Occasionally | |
Education: |
Postgraduate | |
Occupation: |
Other | |
Income: |
Comfortable | |
Ethnicity: |
White/Caucasian | |
Home language: |
English | |
Other languages: |
French; Italian | |
Religion: |
Agnostic |
About her ideal match
Country of origin: |
Anywhere in the World | ||
Location: |
Within 100 miles of postcode district TW9 (Richmond) | ||
Gender: |
Male | ||
Age range: |
54 - 70 | ||
Star sign: |
Any | ||
Height: |
5' 7" (169cm) - 6' 4" (194cm) | ||
Body type: |
Slim; Average; Athletic; A few extra pounds; Stocky | ||
Looks: |
Average; Attractive | ||
Hair colour: |
Any | ||
Eye colour: |
Any | ||
Has a photo: |
Decidedly important | ||
Relationship Status: |
Single; Divorced; Widowed | ||
Have children: |
Any | ||
Want children: |
Yes; Maybe | ||
Daily diet: |
Eat most things; Eat healthily; Vegetarian | ||
Smoking: |
Never; Occasionally; Trying to Quit | ||
Drinking: |
Never; Occasionally; Several times a week | ||
Education: |
University; Postgraduate | ||
Occupation: |
Any | ||
Income: |
Solvent; Enough; Comfortable; Wealthy | ||
Ethnicity: |
Any | ||
Home language: |
Any | ||
Other languages: |
English | ||
Religion: |
Spiritual, but not religious |
- Not important at all
- Slightly important
- Moderately important
- Decidedly important
- Non-negotiable
More about her
Sense of humour: |
Irreverent |
Intelligence: |
Intelligent |
Ruled by: |
The heart |
Party behaviour: |
An average mingler |
Personality traits: |
Generous; Independent; Intelligent; Loving |
Valued qualities: |
Chemistry; Honesty; Hope; Humour; Kindness |
Fashion sense: |
Contemporary (I'm cool, but I don't need labels) |
Favourite clothing: |
Anything, as long as it's black |
Is the glass half full or half empty: |
Depends what's in it |
Hair style: |
It has its moods |
Eyesight: |
I wear contacts |
Body art: |
I don't have any |
Date activities: |
A movie; Attending a sporting event; Meeting for coffee; Meeting for drinks; Visiting a gallery |
Music preferences: |
Broadway / Theatrical; Classical; Latin; R&B / Soul; World |
Reading: |
I read books regularly; I read magazines regularly |
Books: |
Fiction; Non-fiction |
TV habits: |
I rarely watch television |
TV programmes: |
Comedy / Sit-coms; Dramas; Nature/Wildlife; News; Talk shows |
Movie frequency: |
Occasionally or irregularly |
Movie preferences: |
Action; Comedy; Drama; Independent |
Interests: |
Cooking; Gardening; Painting; Photography; Politics; Reading; Sculpting; Writing books |
Sport involvement: |
An active participant |
Sports: |
Dance; Walking |
Cooking: |
I love it! |
Food: |
Chinese; French; Greek; Indian; Italian; Japanese; Sushi; Thai |
Go Out to Eat: |
I eat out a few times a month |
Dietary Restrictions: |
Other |
Pace of Life: |
Manageable |
Time at work: |
I work a standard 40 hour week |
Pastimes of choice: |
Spending time outdoors |
Time online: |
I check in once a day |
Family size: |
I've got brothers |
Family contact: |
I see them when I can |
Relationship Type: |
I'm just plain single |
Willing to Relocate: |
I'd consider it |
Animals: |
I like animals |
Pets (Like): |
Cat(s); Dog(s) |
Pets (Dislike): |
Exotic pet(s); Reptile(s); Rodent(s) |
Turn-ons: |
Dancing; Intelligence |
Turn-offs: |
Sarcasm; Thrill seeking |
Work aspirations: |
I already have my ideal job |
Religious attendance: |
Rarely |
Dream home: |
Other |
Politics: |
Liberal |
Retirement plans: |
Doing voluntary work |
Feelings about using Encounters Dating: |
Hopeful; Optimistic |
Honesty: |
Very |